Chapter 14 GF, weird? & Harry's Independance

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 60288

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "ggershman77" <ggershman77 at y...>
wrote:

> 
> This also points out Harry's self-centeredness, his pride, which is 
> a main theme of this book.  Harry relies too much on himself, 
> ...edited... Harry is in some ways oblivious to others around him, 
> as he is too wrapped up in his own personal agenda.
> 
> ...edited...
> 
> Greg

bboy_mn:

I think we need to keep in mind that Harry is an abused and neglected
child. He has has very little reason in his life to trust or depend on
anyone, so it doesn't comes as a suprise that Harry is a very
independant loner. 

Until he started Hogwarts he had absolutely no reason to trust any
adults. His experience has shown him that they are generally mean and
irrational, and those who aren't, tend to be very indifferent and
uninterested. As far as kids, his experience has shown him that they
are also mean and are more interested in being on the good side of the
local bully than doing what they know is right. 

Since Harry has never had anyone he could trust or depend on, he has
learn to rely on no one but himself. This has improved since he
started school at Hogwarts, but he still is not what you would call
popular. He had Ron and Hermione as trusted friends, and for the most
part, is civil and polite to everyone else. 

Despite the improvement we have seen and undoubtly will see more of in
the future, I think this independance and self-reliance is something
that will follow Harry through his whole life.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn